Triathlon for Masters and Beyond

Optimised Training for the Masters Athlete

Ian Stokell

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Bloomsbury Sport
24 October 2013

Coping with old age; Sports training & coaching; Multidiscipline sports

Triathlon for Masters and Beyond looks at the physiological changes experienced by athletes over 40.

Many more of us are taking on the challenge of triathlon in our 40s and 50s, and above. Masters athletes include any athlete over 40 years old. Irrespective of fitness levels the scientific impacts of ageing can affect your performance and need to be acknowledged to help you continue to get the most out of your training.

Taking these variables into account it is packed with tailored information and advice, equipping you with the knowledge to train harder and stronger to reach your fitness goals.

Includes: - motivation and goal setting - planning and preparation - training programmes and schedules - muscles and injury prevention - nutrition and fuel - pre-race preparation - race day - recovery

This is an essential companion for any Masters athlete wishing to improve their triathlon results.

By: Ian Stokell
Imprint: Bloomsbury Sport
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 156mm, Width: 232mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 440g
ISBN: 9781408187197
ISBN 10: 1408187191
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 24 October 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface PART 1 – THE PRACTICALITIES OF TRIATHLON FOR MASTERS ATHLETES 1 The difference age makes 2 A lifestyle commitment 3 Establishing a support network 4 Triathlon is a mental sport 5 Motivation and goal setting 6 Planning and preparation 7 Training programmes 8 Muscles and injury prevention 9 Nutrition and fuel 10 What triathlon gear is required? PART 2 – TRAINING AND RACING 11 High and low intensities 12 One sport, but three disciplines 13 Swimming 14 Cycling 15 Running 16 Strength training 17 Pre-race preparation 18 Race day 19 Recovery Index

Ian Stokell has been a professional writer and journalist for 30 years, he has authored many triathlon and fitness-related articles for a variety of publications worldwide, including Lava magazine and the ironman.com website. He is a long-time, dedicated triathlete who competed in his first half-Ironman distance triathlon more than a decade ago while studying for his master's degree in physical education, with an emphasis on coaching, from California State University, Chico.

Reviews for Triathlon for Masters and Beyond: Optimised Training for the Masters Athlete

...an incredibly useful reference volume covering everything, from training programmes and what gear to buy to nutrition, injury prevention and how to balance sport, work and irritable family members, all aimed at the Masters athlete... Comprehensive and clear * 220Triathlon * ...an excellent read...it covered pretty much everything you need to know to participate in triathlon. * Women's Fitness *